CPPS Update: Public Notice of Deferral

At the meeting on July 7, 2026, County of Brant Council deferred final consideration of the CPPS. This includes proposed Official Plan Amendment and Community Planning Permit ByLaw for the CPPS. The proposed by-laws would update the County Official Plan to align with Ontario Regulation 173/16, establish a policy framework for future Community Planning Permit Bylaws, clarify the continued application of existing zoning and site plan control regulations until a CPPS Bylaw is in effect, and adopt the County's Community Planning Permit System, integrating the feedback collected through this project.

The deferral will provide staff with additional time to respond to the final questions raised by Council during its review. All public comments received through the consultation process and up to the July 7 Council meeting remain part of the project record and are being considered. While the deferral is not intended to initiate an additional public consultation process, upon adoption of the CPPS a monitoring program will ensure that any further comments are considered as the ByLaw is implemented, providing the chance for Council to make changes again within 6 months, where needed.

The proposed bylaws are scheduled to return to Council on July 28, 2026. Subject to Council's approval and the applicable appeal periods, the CPPS is anticipated to come into effect on August 22, 2026.

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